From Tools to Teaching - Battling Information Overload

How can we deal with the constant barrage of new technology tools? How can we figure out the best way to employ these tools in our classrooms? Let's discuss strategies we can use to filter through the information overload and determine the best tools to enhance out students' learning.

How many hours of the day do you spend on the computer? - _
Break this down to time spent:
Social Networking - _
Working - _
Writing - _
Reading for pleasure - _
Reading news - _
Learning new tools - _

Name the top three things that help you balance your "technology information overload"

Do you have a technology mentor? Why? Who is it? How doe they help you?

If you are new to the Web 2.0 idea, what are you seeing and reacting to now? Do you have any questions
for our experts? Do you have any advice for our experts?

If you are not new to the Web 2.0 idea, what are you seeing and reacting to now? Do you have any
questions for our experts? Do you have any advice for our novices?